Top tips for preparing your feet for a trail run icon The Bouddi Coastal Run is coming up on the 27th of October, and having your feet prepared and in good condition is a must! Here are our top tips and things to consider when preparing for a trail run. Footwear When choosing your shoes […]
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Keep your feet healthy with our top tips for foot care icon It’s important to keep your feet healthy to avoid more serious problems in the future. Here’s our top tips for foot care from our Podiatrist Will. 1. Wash your feet regularly Keep your feet clean by washing them every day with warm soapy […]
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How to prevent falls icon Falls are extremely common in the elderly and are a major cause of injury. Approximately 28-35% of people aged 65 and over fall each year, increasing to 32-42% for those over 70 years of age. Falls are the underlying cause of 50% of injury related hospitalisations among people aged 65 […]
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Foot problems in golf icon A full round of golf can often add up to a 6.5 to 8 kilometer workout, which can cause some discomfort and pain in your feet. Painful and tired feet can affect your timing and balance enough to have a large impact on your swing, which can be reflected on […]
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Severs Disease icon Severs disease is also known as calcaneal apophysitis. It is an extremely common condition in children, and it can be very painful and limit the child’s ability to run and play. As a child grows the calcaneus (Heel) can grow faster than the surrounding soft tissue, causing the Achilles tendon to be […]
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You’ve probably heard of warts before, but plantar warts are in a league of their own. These stubborn spots on the bottom of your feet can turn simple activities like walking into a real pain. Let’s dive into why these pesky growths appear and what you can do about them. Think of a plantar wart […]
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Turf toe icon Turf toe is the common term used to describe a sprain of the ligaments around the big toe joint. Turf toe affects athletes in a range of different sports including football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, and dance. It is commonly associated more with sports played on artificial surfaces. It is a condition […]
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Tips for when you work on your feet all day icon There are tons of occupations that require you to be on your feet for large portions of the day, while being up on your feet has its benefits, long hours on your feet and often lead to pain and fatigue in your feet and […]
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Common Foot Problems for Women icon Your feet go through a lot every day, spending hours on your feet at work often in uncomfortable shoes. However even with all this work, excessive pain is not normal and could be a sign of underlying foot problems. Most foot problems are commonly triggered while wearing poor fitting […]
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During the cooler months, particularly in coastal and mountainous regions, chilblains become a significant concern. These painful inflammations affect the small blood vessels in our skin, most commonly appearing in the feet. At Coast Sport Physiotherapy, we regularly see patients seeking relief from this uncomfortable condition. Many experience their first symptoms after a seemingly harmless […]
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